By Diarmaid Doherty FAMILY and friends, former teaching colleagues, and those whose lives were touched by Ollie Horgan will pay an emotional farewell today as his funeral takes place this lunchtime in his native Galway. Ollie, the former manager at Finn Harps, and former assistant manager at Galway United, died on Thursday. He was 57. […]
Weather: Mix of showers and sunshine today
THERE will be widespread showers today, along with occasional sunshine. The showers will be heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers, heavy at times. Winds will become light or variable so patches of mist and fog […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow), Convoy Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar Advertisement Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Bunbeg Colm Sweeney, Ardara Willie Davis, Milford Ernest Luther, Rossbracken Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart […]
Letterkenny woman Kelley makes TV debut on Traitors Ireland
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Kelley Higgins made her TV debut tonight as she appeared as one of the contestants on Traitors Ireland. Hitting our screens at 9.30pm, the highly anticipated show sees Siobhán McSweeney at the helm, guiding a thrilling game of lies, loyalty, and betrayal from the iconic Slane Castle. Advertisement In total, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, August 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Willie Davis, Milford Ernest Luther, Rossbracken Advertisement Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart Willie Davis, Milford The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Willie Davis, Glenalla, Milford, F92 Y447. […]
Well-known Buncrana mechanic Martin McCallion is laid to rest
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By Dionne Meehan A BUNCRANA mechanic who lost his life in a workplace accident last week has been remembered for having the kindest soul and the most generous heart at his requiem Mass. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Advertisement […]
Raphoe says a sad farewell to Conor Porter
SOME people leave an indelible mark on the world as they pass through life. Conor Porter was such a man. When news of his death became known last week, there was a palpable sense of loss and sadness in the Raphoe community and beyond at the loss of a man who had given so much […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral closes for five weeks for painting works
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny has closed its doors for five weeks to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is currently taking place at the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement […]
Campaign to help save Johnny’s Ranch ramps up with peaceful protest
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By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON will come alive this Saturday with a powerful show of community spirit as locals rally to save their beloved food truck, Johnny’s Ranch. Owned by local man Johnny Patterson, the award-winning take-away has been operating in Gamble’s Square, in the heart of the heritage town, for the past seven years. However, […]
Secretaries and caretakers to begin strike action today
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By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers across Donegal are due to begin indefinite strike action today. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement As we went to print yesterday, talks aimed at […]